Audition dates: 

November 10, 2007 & February 2008 (date to be decided)

Auditions will be held on the The College of Idaho campus in the Langroise Center for the Performing and Fine Arts. Scholarship consideration and admission to the music program will be based on musical preparation, tone quality, stage presence, musicianship, and potential for further growth. Students should demonstrate an openness to learning, an interest in growing, and a desire to attend The College of Idaho.

General Guidelines

You may bring an accompanist or one will be furnished for you.

Bring a brief resume with you that clearly lists:

•    number of years of musical training (vocal and/or instrumental)
•    names of teachers with whom you have studied
•    solo literature you have studied
•    statement describing your musical interests and goals

Scheduling a Music Audition

You may call the Music Department at (208) 459-5275  to schedule your personal audition appointment or e-mail Evonne Earl, Fine Arts Academic Assistant at eearl@collegeofidaho.edu.   Taped auditions will be accepted in certain circumstances, but it is always better to perform a live audition if possible. Please remember that scholarships are awarded early in the year, so an early audition application is in your best interest.

Specific Guidelines For:

VOICE - Students should prepare two art songs or arias of contrasting styles, tempos, or languages. Both songs may be sung in English and one of the songs may be from the folk or musical theatre genre. Vocal students may also be asked to:

PIANO - Prepare two compositions from contrasting periods, one performed from memory.

INSTRUMENTAL - (Winds, Percussion, Strings) Play two etudes or solos from the standard literature that demonstrate technical ability and musicianship. Percussionists will be asked to play several rudiments on the snare drum. String students should have a three-octave major scale ready to demonstrate intonation and tone quality.

Contacts:

Dr. Mari Jo Tynon - Voice and Opera
mjtynon@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5249

Dr. Lisa Derry - Department Chair, Theory/Composition, Technology
lderry@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5520

Mr. Andrew Percifield - Choral Activities
apercifield@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5607

Mr. David Johnson - Viola, Langroise Trio
dwjohnson@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5821

Dr. Marianne Saunders - Voice, Choir, Jazz
msaunders@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5877

Mr. Samuel Smith - Cello, Langroise Trio
swsmith@micron.net
(208) 459-5428

Mr. Geoffrey Trabichoff - Violin, Langroise Trio
gtrabichoff@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5812

Evonne Earl, Academic Assistant
eearl@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5275